City man arrested after using sledge hammer to damage canoe statue near Brooklyn Square...
A Jamestown man is accused of causing major damage to the bronze canoe statue in the park area in Brooklyn Square.  City police were patrolling in the area of North Main Street -- near the railroad viaduct -- about 4 a.m. Monday when they heard a loud banging noise.  When they arrived in the area of the statue... they spotted 37 year-old Tony Stebbins near the canoe.  Officers investigated... and, found that Stebbins had struck the statue with a sledge hammer... causing the damage to the legs of the artwork.  Police say the statue is valued at more than $1,500.  Stebbins was arrested for second-degree criminal mischief... and, was jailed pending arraignment.

Jamestown man arrested for stealing property, and threating to kill another person...
A city man has been arrested for allegedly stealing the belongings from another person last weekend on Jamestown's eastside... and, then threatening to kill that person.  City police say they were called to the scene about 8:15 p.m. last Saturday... and, found that 41 year-old Brandon Quattrone had stolen the items from the victim... and, damaged some of his property.  They add the victim also said Quattrone had threatened to kill him.  Officers found Quattrone nearby... and, he was arrested for fourth-degree criminal mischief... and fourth-degree Grand Larceny.  He was taken to the city jail... and, released with appearance tickets for city court.
 

Wet snow a possibilty next couple of days with colder, wet weather...
We're currently in a cool and wet weather pattern this week... and, that cool air may lead to the first snowfall of the season for portions of Chautauqua County.  National Weather Service Meteorologist Steve Welch in Buffalo says there is a chance of snow mixing in with rain, plus a changeover to all snow across the higher terrain though Tuesday night.  However, he doesn't expect anything significant as far as accumulation.  He adds it's not out of the ordinary for this time of year.... especially in the higher elevations during the evening and overnight hours.  Welch says low temperatures are expected to hit the mid 30s in the interior valleys of Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties through Thursday night before milder weather arrives by the end of the week.

CHQ Chamber presents annual awards to local businesses and organizations...
A number of local businesses and organizations across Chautauqua County were honored last Thursday night during CHQ Chamber's annual Awards Banquet in Fredonia.  This year's banquet featured a re-imagined list of awards that recognized organizations, compared to just individuals in previous years.  Among the award recipients was the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau, which received the Business Champion Award for working with local businesses to promote the county as a destination for viewing the total solar eclipse. CCVB President and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Nixon says the award is a testimony to the importance of local tourism industry businesses... and, how they take the risk to bring new people to experience what the county has to offer.  The Central Station Restaurant in Dunkirk received the Hospitality Business of the Year Award.  The Producer of the Year Award went to the Ghostfish Brewing Company. Richard Smith, President of the Seattle-based company, says the local community has been very welcoming since Ghostfish established in Westfield in 2022.  Smith adds they feel "very connected" to the community.  In addition... PersNikkity Pies in Falconer was named Business of the Year... and, WJTN Radio was also recognized with the chamber's Legacy Award on our 100th year anniversary.

State of Georgia woman arrested in Chautauqua County following lengthy fraud investigation...
A woman from Georgia has been arrested for allegedly stealing a large sum of money from Chautauqua County in a major fraud case.  Sheriff's officers say 38 year-old Nikita Robinson of Augusta was found to have received the money earlier this month that had been take from the county.  Investigators say the probe lasted about a year.  With the help of the Chautauqua County Finance Department and a financial institution, a significant amount of the stolen money was able to be recovered.  Robinson was arraigned in Chautauqua County Court on one count of second-degree Grand Larceny... and, later released.  The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the U-S Department of Homeland Security, Georgia Law Enforcement and the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s office.

Jamestown man arrested on warrant during street check after being found with Fentanyl...
A city man wanted on a Jamestown City Court warrant has been arrested... and, he was found in possession of a quantity of fentanyl following his arrest.  City police say a patrol spotted 43 year-old Wade Pfleuger on the southside shortly before 6:30 p.m. last Saturday ... and, knew he was sought on the outstanding warrant.  Pfleuger was arrested without incident... was searched and found with the Fentanyl.  He was taken to the city jail pending arraignment on the warrant... and one count of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.